Only service dogs can be carried into the passenger cabin of the aircraft.

If you've already booked your flight and have your booking reference number ready, you can check availability on your flight for your pet. Note that the number of pet containers allowed on an aircraft is limited.

Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, American Pit Bull Terrier, Perro De Presa, Canario and Presa Canario, kittens and puppies under eight weeks of age and animals that demonstrate aggressive behaviours or show excessive chewing or cage destruction.

Permitted on flights no longer than 5 hours in length and no more than 2 sectors per journey. Must travel in an approved crate that is twice the usual the minimum required size for increased air flow and comfort. Visit www.qantasfreight.com.au for further information.

Pets under 12 weeks of age, permitted to travel on all sectors provided it is lodged in an approved wooden dog crate. Plastic dog crate not permitted. Pets 12 weeks and over, lodgement can only be made by a pet transport company in a CR-82 airline approved guard dog crate. No other crates permitted. Please contact an animal transport company for assistance.

Quarantine regulations apply for international destinations and for Western Australia, Tasmania, Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, and Thursday Island. Qantas Contact Centres and other freight offices will provide general information on the carriage of birds, cats and dogs. For specific information, contact the applicable state or country quarantine office.

The above information is intended as a guide only. Please check details with our Contact Centre or for travel from the USA, please contact Qantas Freight before departure.

The Right to refuse carriage

Qantas reserves the right to refuse carriage of a pet for any reason, including:

Safety or security reasons.

In order to comply with applicable laws, regulations or orders.

Non-compliance with our directions by the person travelling with the pet.

Animals showing aggression or of an overt aggressive nature.

Animals showing excessive signs of chewing or cage destruction at time of lodgement.